Salzburg, Austria to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Salzburg to La Fortuna de San Carlos due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can travel to Manuel Antonio.

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Manuel Antonio takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. April in Manuel Antonio sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to drive to Uvita.

You can do a combination of bus and shuttle from Uvita to Monteverde in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, flight, and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Playas del Coco.

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Playas del Coco

Coco Beach

A long-established beach community, Playas del Coco has developed a reputation as a favored spot for young travelers and locals to let loose by the sea.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): stroll through Playa Hermosa and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers. Keep things going the next day: meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience and then head outdoors with Crazy Alex CR.

Getting from Monteverde to Playas del Coco by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. In May in Playas del Coco, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Alajuela.

Traveling by combination of taxi, flight, and bus from Playas del Coco to Alajuela takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Playas del Coco in May: high temperatures in Alajuela hover around 34°C and lows are around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.